About Larriland Farm

A Family Farm of Three Generations.

Larriland Farm is family owned and operated by the Moore’s. Larry and Polly Moore started the pick your own farming operation in 1973. Three of their four children work full time on the farm. The second oldest daughter, Lynn Moore, is the president of Larriland Farm. Their two sons, Guy Moore and Fenby Moore, are the vice presidents. The oldest daughter, Nancy, lives on the farm and works part time in the office. Lynn, Guy and Fenby are responsible for the daily management and operation of the farm. The next generation is starting to return to the farm. Jake Moore is working in the fields with his father, Fenby, on the irrigation. Emily Moore, Guy’s daughter, is managing the farm market. Steve Moore is here, helping his father, Guy, with IPM management and field work. Sam Moore is here working with his father, Fenby, on office management and field work.

In 1963, Larry Moore sold his farm in Guilford, Maryland to the Rouse Co. and bought this farm in western Howard County. Prior to 1963, Larry had a dairy herd. Each dairy herd required a prefix to the cow’s name to identify the herd and its bloodlines. The prefix that he chose was Larri-, hence, the name Larriland Farm (pronounced Larry land).

After selling the dairy herd, Larry began growing agronomic crops such as soybeans, alfalfa, wheat, etc. He then grew turf. After several years in the turf business, he began looking for other options because he felt that turf depleted the soil too much. He considered the soil to be his most precious resource. About this time, his children expressed an interest in farming (having been brain washed for the prior 15 years to consider this option). Lynn planted one acre of strawberries and so began the fruit and vegetable operation in 1972.

In 1973, we harvested the first acre of strawberries. In that same year, we planted peach and apple trees. Today we grow 15 acres of strawberries, 5.5 acres of tart cherries, 3 acres of sweet cherries, 0.5 acre black raspberries, 5 acres of red raspberries, 12 acres of blueberries, 1 acre of gooseberries and currants, 1 acre of plums, 6.5 acres of thornless blackberries, 24 acres of peaches, 1 acre of seedless table grapes, 35.8 acres of apples, 3.5 acres of Asian pears and 15-20 acres of vegetables including beets, tomatoes, broccoli, and pumpkins.